Originally Posted by carmengamble (Post 2529755)

a 5 year old should definitely know how to behave by himself without being supervised. He knew better and his family should pay for the vet bill, or at least some of it.

Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 2529418)

I do hope your little pup is fine after the vet checks him over.
Poor puppy.

I have raised 3 children and at the age of 5 years old a child, under
normal upbringing should be responsible for his/her actions.
Any 5 yrs old that does not know it's bad to throw a living creature
off a deck or even would want to has some sort of problem.
Most children would cry at seeing an animal hurt, at least mine would.
For heavens sake my granddaughter was three when I bought Buddy
and she was with me. She was so gentle to him and touched him
with such love and caring it touched my heart.
It's apparent to me that this child has never been around animals
and has not been taught what is right or wrong.
As far as leaving a 5yrs old out in the yard to play I see nothing wrong
with it. My children played in our yard with a friend while I was keeping
an eye out from the house, of course.
In some families 5yr olds take care of smaller siblings! If your child at the
age of 5 is not responsible enough to know right from wrong you better
get moving and teach him.
Are you saying that a five year old would not know the difference of
slapping or throwing an infant off the bed? To me it's the samething.
This boy is either spoiled rotten or just get's away with anything he
wants due to lack of guidance from his parent's. These kids are the ones
who cause trouble down the road.
I would most diffenately have a talk with his parents.
I would also never allow this child around the puppy until he get's
some dissapline and if the money is needed I would continue
to baby sit him but keep a watchful eye out for anything else he
might do.
I do hope your puppy will not be tramatized by this.
Saying a prayer that he will be alright.

Originally Posted by Micah my love (Post 2529316)

A 5yr old with any decent upbringing would know better than to do such a bratty thing, if i had been in your place i would have introduced him to a good ass whipping and promised another if he even looked at my helpless
baby


Betty & Micah my love:aimeeyork

Originally Posted by Bianca (Post 2529856)

Well then New York State law su*ks and should be changed, cause thats ridiculous. What I wouldn't do with my own kids I wouldn't do with someone's else.
It's common sense, it doesn't take a Nasa scientist to understand that any child under 10 and especially 5 can get into serious trouble if left alone and also kidnapped by some loontune!:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by hugz4all4 (Post 2529895)

oh I agree with you 100 percent. I was just stating a fact. I have a 5 year old child and I know what kind of trouble he can into. ;) As far as them knowing right from wrong, if they arent taught then they dont know. PERIOD.. its not about whether or not they should already no because they are 5, is there a rule book somewhere that states once your child turns 5, he should automatically know this and that. Give me a break. :rolleyes: I agree he shouldnt of done it and I really do feel sorry for the puppy, but he and the dog were unsupervised and things happen. If she was out there with the dog and kid it wouldnt of happen. If you dont want to watch him anymore than dont, its only 1 day a week. If you do continue to watch him than I would keep him and the dog away from each other untill he can be taught how to be around the dog.
Good luck, I hope that your puppy didnt suffer any serious damage.:(

Originally Posted by Bianca (Post 2529912)

No I know you were just stating the law, I was just reacting to it:D sorry, didn't mean to make you think otherwise:thumbup:

Originally Posted by jencar98 (Post 2529948)

Despite what everyone is posting about the five year old and what should or shouldn't be done to him - I can't get past that this 6 month old puppy wasn't taken to the vet immediately after the accident. I know if there was a chance my puppy/dog had a broken leg, I wouldn't be waiting until tomorrow to have it checked.:confused:

Originally Posted by _Chrissy_ (Post 2529977)

HOW IS THE PUPPY??????

Please keep us updated.